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Title: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Sheryl on February 20, 2009, 01:11:21 PM: Isn't doing too well. She is sleeping 90% of the time and she has started piddling and pooping where she stands instead of making her way to the door. She is blind, diabetic and has a heart murmur. I know I should take her to the vets but I really don't want to hear what he has to say in case it is bad :-\
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JasperPop on February 20, 2009, 01:16:21 PM: I have no advice, just wanted to offer my support though. You will know in your heart when the time is right to go to the vets :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Nicola on February 20, 2009, 01:23:23 PM: I'm so sorry to hear that hun, poor Holly :'( You'll know the right thing to do, Holly will tell you herself :luv:
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Post by: Beth on February 20, 2009, 01:24:33 PM: Oh Sheryl i'm so sorry to read this :-\ big hugs to you all. :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: BabyB on February 20, 2009, 01:26:55 PM: Oh, bless her :luv:
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Post by: amanda9586 on February 20, 2009, 01:27:49 PM: Aww so sorry to hear this.... :'( Big hugs to both of you.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: suzieq on February 20, 2009, 01:37:50 PM: So so sorry to read this :'(
Big hugs to you both :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: louis mum on February 20, 2009, 01:39:10 PM: Sheryl I am in tears with you :'( We will be thinking of and praying for Holly :luv: She will tell you when its time Sheryl :luv: I hope she has a while yet with her mum :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Sheryl on February 20, 2009, 01:45:20 PM: Don't get me wrong, she seems really comfy and content, I just wonder if the piddling and pooping is the start of the downward spiral for her :-\
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: jarbaha on February 20, 2009, 01:47:10 PM: sheryl i'm so, so sorry to hear this :'(...
sending you lots and lots of positive, healing thoughts.
as patsy said..you will know when the time is right in your heart, and i think you see it in your dogs eyes too :'(
big hugs to you :-*
terri
x
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JenSam on February 20, 2009, 01:54:44 PM: Oh Sheryl, I'm so sorry to hear this.

My thoughts and hugs are with both you and Holly. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JaspersMum on February 20, 2009, 02:04:02 PM: Sorry she's not well Sheryl, hugs to you both :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Jeanette on February 20, 2009, 02:10:02 PM: I'm so sorry to hear this :'(, my thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JohnW on February 20, 2009, 02:12:00 PM: Through life you walked with me
you cheered me up when I was down
smiles were brought by my little clown
through the seasons u never left my side

As we grew older the bond never faded
your loyalty your love went unabaited
if times were good or times were hard
my little freind you were at my guard

When i cried you kissed my cheek
my little friend you are not meek
my little soldier my little star
how bright your light,you always are

And now is the time you need me most
but I will stand with you on last post
goodbyes are hard and it breaks my heart
for my little treasure is nearly apart

I kiss your brow and say goodbye
my little friend my little star
I will never forget the love you gave
my little treasure my little star

For holly.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: spanielcrazy on February 20, 2009, 02:33:52 PM: Sending positive healing thoughts for Holly :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: nic_h on February 20, 2009, 02:41:58 PM: So so sorry to read this, take care and big hugs to you both..
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: ladylola on February 20, 2009, 02:48:30 PM: Aww, Poor Holly. How long has she been like this. Hope it's not a downward spiral and you have more time with your girl. [HUGZ]
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: SkyeSue on February 20, 2009, 02:52:42 PM: Sorry to read this Sheryl, poor little Holly :luv:
Hope you still have more time with her....lots of hugs and positive thoughts
Sue and Chloe
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: MacTavish Boys on February 20, 2009, 03:00:45 PM: poor Holly, i know she is a lady of mature years, but, could it be, she just has a urninary infection, thinking of you both and sending lots of healing and positive thoughts, that its not a downward spiral :luv: :-*

Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Sheryl on February 20, 2009, 03:51:52 PM: Quote
could it be, she just has a urninary infection,

Don't know :-\ She is also pooping where she wants too. I really don't mind about that, it will clean up but I will see what the vet says. Have an appointment at 11.20 tomorrow.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: *Jay* on February 20, 2009, 03:57:54 PM: Sorry to hear she's not doing too well :-\ Good luck at the vets tomorrow and give her a squidge from me :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Emmylou on February 20, 2009, 04:00:27 PM: Sorry to hear about Holly. Hope there's some good news at the vets tomorrow and that you have many happy times ahead with her

Emma
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Sarah.H on February 20, 2009, 04:13:18 PM: Oh Sheryl I really feel for you :'( :'(. Fingers and paws crossed here that there is some good news tomorrow :-* :-*.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: bracken on February 20, 2009, 04:19:41 PM: Thinking of you Sheryl :luv:

I hope its a positive visit to the vets for Holly :blink:

Jo
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Post by: White Bryony on February 20, 2009, 04:21:20 PM: Thinking of you and Holly, Sheryl

Hope you get some positive news tomorrow.

Lisa :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Jay06 on February 20, 2009, 04:28:11 PM: Good luck for tomorrow Sheryl - i'll be thinking of you :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: LinzB on February 20, 2009, 04:31:38 PM: Sorry to hear Holly isn't too good, sending hugs to you both and hoping the vet brings good news :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: BabyB on February 20, 2009, 04:41:57 PM: Quote from: Emmylou on February 20, 2009, 04:00:27 PM
Sorry to hear about Holly. Hope there's some good news at the vets tomorrow and that you have many happy times ahead with her

Emma
and from me too
Kerry xx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Heatherb88uk on February 20, 2009, 05:18:46 PM: Sending positive thoughts for your visit tomorrow, love and hugs to Holly and you all, Heather xxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: MacTavish Boys on February 20, 2009, 05:28:09 PM: Hope that's it just a minor infection, thinking of you Sheryl and Holly at the vets tomorrow :-* :-*

Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Joules on February 20, 2009, 06:20:28 PM: Quote from: MacTavish Boys on February 20, 2009, 05:28:09 PM
Hope that's it just a minor infection, thinking of you Sheryl and Holly at the vets tomorrow :-* :-*

What Stephanie said. :-\ Sending postive thoughts to you and Holly for tomorrow :-* :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Cath on February 20, 2009, 06:30:53 PM: :-* :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: michelle123 on February 20, 2009, 06:38:59 PM: Thinking of you and Holly heaps Sheryl

Lots of love & fingers crossed for the vets tomorrow xxxxxxxx

Take care
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Han on February 20, 2009, 06:44:37 PM: Thinking of you and your precious girl :-*
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Post by: Brimbeck(Dyllan) on February 20, 2009, 06:46:36 PM: Thinking of you and Holly :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: waggytails on February 20, 2009, 06:51:16 PM: Thinking of you and Holly, hope everything goes well tomorrow, :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Rats and Dogs on February 20, 2009, 06:54:57 PM: I'm sorry to hear Holly isn't doing too good just now, but as long as you think she is still enjoying life then you could still have quite a long time left with her. You will know when the time is right. :luv: :luv: :luv:

Good luck at the vets tomorrow. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: jools on February 20, 2009, 07:08:52 PM: Here's hoping it's just a wee infection.

Sending much love and healing thoughts. xx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: bluegirl on February 20, 2009, 07:09:25 PM: Hoping she's ok but we've been in this situation with one of our eldery dogs in the past.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: KatieJean on February 20, 2009, 07:13:01 PM: This is a very difficult time for you and our thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: debbiedaywalker on February 20, 2009, 07:36:10 PM: Hope you get some good news tomorrow x
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JenSam on February 20, 2009, 07:51:21 PM: Will be thinking of you tomorrow. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: JasperPop on February 20, 2009, 07:55:45 PM: Good luck for tomorrow x
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Post by: Michele on February 20, 2009, 07:59:48 PM: Good luck for tomorrow, I will be thinking of you and Holly. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Countrygirl on February 20, 2009, 08:02:20 PM: Really hope Holly's problem can be easily sorted out tomorrow. Will be thinking of you both.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Victoria on February 20, 2009, 08:40:38 PM: Good luck at the Vets tomorrow. Will be thinking of you. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: bibathediva on February 20, 2009, 08:43:49 PM: I seem to have missed loads of threads about poorly poochies ph34r Hope all goes well at the vets...sending {{hugs}}
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Lynne L on February 21, 2009, 09:43:22 AM: Sending best wishes from here - we had a similar situation with an elderly cat (she was 20) and I know how distressing and worrying it can be - hope vet can offer some positive help and advice.
:luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: suzysu on February 21, 2009, 10:27:06 AM: Oh Sheryl i am so sorry to hear about poor Holly :'( ...thinking of you and sending lots of supportive (((hugs))) ...take care, gentle hug for Holly :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Clover on February 21, 2009, 10:42:42 AM: Hope little Holly gets on ok this morning. Bless her. :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Smudgesmum on February 21, 2009, 10:49:31 AM: Thinking of you and Holly, Sheryl.......Liz
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: cazza on February 21, 2009, 10:53:39 AM: OMG Sheryl I've only just seen this

{{Hugs}} :luv: :-* I'm watching the clock - you must be on your way to the vets by now :luv: :-* {{Hugs}}

Have rang and left you a message :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: lisalh on February 21, 2009, 11:01:43 AM: Like Cazza only just seen this am thinking of you Sheryl and have everything crossed here for Holly and you :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: tillydog on February 21, 2009, 12:32:43 PM: Healing thoughts for Holly and hugs for you. :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly..... Updated
Post by: Sheryl on February 21, 2009, 01:03:10 PM: Well, don't know what to say really. She is still here but I sort of got the impression that if I had said today to put her to sleep they would have done. She has no infection they can see and I am not willing to put her through a barrage of tests to find out what I already know, which is that she is getting senile. I explained that she has snapped a couple of times and that she is starting to piddle and poo wherever she is and the vet said that all they could do really is give medication if she is dribbling where she sits but not if she has control but just doesn't bother about asking to go out. Her heart murmur is markedly worse than it was in May last year but not yet bad enough to cause coughing but I have to look out for that too.

I was really just told that she is now on the homeward journey and when (along that journey) I decided to say goodbye was up to me. The way I see it is that she has caused no damage with her snapping yet. She isn't in any pain and her pooping isn't bothering me overly much so I will just go with this day by day. If I think she has had enough then I will let her go, with no regrets. :'(

Thank you everyone for all your concern.
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Heatherb88uk on February 21, 2009, 01:16:49 PM: Thanks for the update, and yes I think you are doing the right thing and taking a day at a time with Holly. If she is still painfree and ok then all she needs is TLC. Love to her and you and I'm sure you'll know when the time is right to let your beloved baby go. Much love and cuddles to you all, Heather xxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: amanda9586 on February 21, 2009, 01:22:46 PM: Thinking about you and Holly..... I'm sure you will know what the right thing to do is. As you say take it day by day.

Amanda & Poppy x :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Jay06 on February 21, 2009, 01:33:49 PM: Shery, like many others one here you are amazing :-* The girls are lucky to have you as their mum :luv: You will know when the time is right, until then I will be thinking of you and Holly :-* :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly
Post by: Clover on February 21, 2009, 01:45:19 PM: Thinking of you at this sad time. Hope you don't have to make the decision for some time yet. Hugs, Sarah & Willow
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: bracken on February 21, 2009, 02:26:30 PM: Been thinking of you both :luv:

You know and love your baby better than anyone so you will know when :luv: :luv:

take care Jo x
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: louis mum on February 21, 2009, 03:03:08 PM: Sheryl, thinking of you lots :luv: You know your girl best :-* My heart goes out to you it really does. I am so sorry you are having to go through this :'( I know you cherish every minute with your girls anyway :luv: Give Holly a big hug from me and Alf :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: JasperPop on February 21, 2009, 03:48:26 PM: Thinking of you :luv: You will know when it is right and in the mean time you can enjoy every minute with her. At least you know she is in no pain, so she will enjoy that time as much as you :-* Holly is a very lucky lady :angel:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Joules on February 21, 2009, 03:53:45 PM: Quote from: JasperPop on February 21, 2009, 03:48:26 PM
Thinking of you :luv: You will know when it is right and in the mean time you can enjoy every minute with her. At least you know she is in no pain, so she will enjoy that time as much as you :-* Holly is a very lucky lady :angel:

Ditto from me - sending hugs to both of you :-* :-*
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Post by: *Theresa* on February 21, 2009, 04:05:53 PM: Oh Sheryl I have only just seen this hun.....You will know when the time is here...enjoy your time with your baby. :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: BabyB on February 21, 2009, 04:10:01 PM: Nothing I can say really, just that I'm thinking of you all :luv:
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Post by: bernie on February 21, 2009, 04:33:20 PM: Its so hard to watch our beloved dogs get old. Thinking of you and Holly :luv:
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Post by: JaspersMum on February 21, 2009, 04:35:21 PM: Just wondering how the appointment went Sheryl, hope all OK :-*

Sorry, Sheryl missed the updated bit.. :'(

I am sure that you will know when the time is right, hope you get a little longer though :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: cdpops on February 21, 2009, 04:37:56 PM: Thinking of you both. Enjoy the time you have left with Holly :luv:
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Post by: JenSam on February 21, 2009, 05:03:28 PM: My thoughts are with you all.

You will know when the time is right. :-*
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Post by: LinzB on February 21, 2009, 05:23:20 PM: Sorry to hear the update, thinking of you all :-*
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Post by: *jean* on February 21, 2009, 05:25:04 PM: just seen this. Im so sorry, its horrible when they get old isnt it? Its always going to be too soon.
big hugs. (((hugs)))
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Post by: Ben's mum on February 21, 2009, 05:37:26 PM: just sending hugs to you and lots of kisses to Holly :luv:
thinking of you and hoping you still have some good times ahead with your precious girl

Bens mum
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: jools on February 21, 2009, 05:53:04 PM: I am so sorry it wasn't something easily explained and easily treated. I hope you both have a very long time left together. xx
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Victoria on February 21, 2009, 06:12:02 PM: I am thinking of you and Holly too Sheryl. I am sure you will know when the time is right. :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Smudgesmum on February 21, 2009, 06:33:03 PM: So sorry to read your update, Sheryl. It is so hard when our beautiful dogs start to age . Sometimes I wonder why we put ourselves through it time and time again but of course it is because of the love they give us and the happiness . Enjoy the time you have left with her and give her a few extra cuddles whenever you can, she will let you know when she is ready, I am sure. Love Liz
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Cath on February 21, 2009, 06:35:13 PM: Hi Sheryl, I've been thinking about you all and Holly all day :-\
I hope you are bearing up hun, enjoy and treasure every minute you can, I hope you are getting loads of cuddles with Holly.

You take care :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Nicola on February 21, 2009, 06:48:07 PM: I've been thinking about you and Holly today too Sheryl. I'm sorry to hear what the vet had to say, I hope you have some good time still to come together :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Rats and Dogs on February 21, 2009, 06:48:32 PM: Lots of love to both of you, I know you will give her lots of cuddles and extra attention, and she will give the same back to you. :luv:

Hope you have a good while together yet, but as others have said, you will know when the time is right. And, as you said, you will have no regrets - she is one loved dog who has had a fantastic life with you. :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: MrsMac on February 21, 2009, 06:54:26 PM: Sending love to you and Holly (((hugs)))
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Post by: suzysu on February 21, 2009, 07:29:07 PM: Really feel for you :'(...sending lots of luv and hugs xxxxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: cazza on February 21, 2009, 08:01:47 PM: Just to say {{Hugs}} :luv:

just logged on, but appreciated the call back earlier ;) - call anytime, you know I am ALWAYS here for my adopted mum :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Countrygirl on February 21, 2009, 09:49:03 PM: Thinking of you and Holly, please give her a cuddle from me and Ellie.

There is only one problem with dogs, they do not live long enough.
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: bluegirl on February 21, 2009, 10:56:51 PM: I can only echo what everyone else has said. Give her a cuddle from us and look after yourself. :luv:
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Post by: CarolineL on February 21, 2009, 11:04:11 PM: No words Sheryl :luv: :luv: thinking of you and the gorgeous Holly :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: beebee on February 21, 2009, 11:09:09 PM: Thinking of you both at this sad time :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Henshallboys on February 21, 2009, 11:22:27 PM: Thinking of you both , we had the same problem with our old boy Bracken this time last year....we must have gone through buckets of disinfectant....
You do know when they tell you its time to go, and at that time it is the kindest gesture you can give as hard as it is to do. :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Jeanette on February 21, 2009, 11:24:06 PM: Thinking of you both :luv: :-*
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Post by: Ellie on February 21, 2009, 11:24:59 PM: Sending love to you and precious Holly. Enjoy the twilight snuggles before it's time to go :luv:
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Post by: Elisa on February 21, 2009, 11:32:25 PM: Thinking of you both and sending lots of love and best wishes :luv:
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Post by: t1gg3er on February 22, 2009, 09:41:15 AM: Thinking of you both. Hope you have as long as possible together :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Karma on February 22, 2009, 10:12:37 AM: So sorry to read this.
Hope you can both make the very most of the time you have left together.
:luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Sian P on February 22, 2009, 10:41:38 AM: So sorry to hear this. We went through the same thing with our rough collie years ago and it was heart-breaking. Stay strong and enjoy making a few more happy memories :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Harveypops on February 22, 2009, 10:42:00 AM: Hi Sheryl I've just seen this thread. I'm so sorry and hope that you both have as long as possible together.

Will be thinking if you both

Lots of love

Chrisitna
-x-
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Magic Star on February 22, 2009, 10:47:40 AM: So sorry Sheryl, thinking of you :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: jann on February 22, 2009, 11:17:47 AM: Sheryl, I'm so sorry to hear that Holly has deteriorated. :'(

Make the most of every day with her and take care :luv:
Thinking of you both
Jann :-*
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Robbie34 on February 22, 2009, 12:03:58 PM: I'm so sorry to hear about Holly.

I know just what you are going through as I had the same thing with Benjie due to old age. Fortunately, he was not diabetic, but had a heart murmur.

Have you thought about trying Vivitonin for her? It's expensive, but it improved Benjie's senility problem.
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Emmylou on February 22, 2009, 08:30:46 PM: Just seen the update - I'm so sorry to hear about what the vet said.

Enjoy the time you have with her and I hope you still have many happy times ahead
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: JennyBee on February 22, 2009, 09:19:47 PM: :'( So sorry to read this, ((((hugs)))) to you both :luv:
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Post by: ClareB on February 22, 2009, 09:55:14 PM: Hugs to both of you. :-*
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Post by: honeysmun on February 22, 2009, 10:07:31 PM: big hugs to both of you
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Post by: Annette on February 22, 2009, 10:44:32 PM: Oh Sheryl, have just read this.

I hope you will have a fantastic time together for as long as you are both able to. Horrible situation, just enjoy what you can.
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: MacTavish Boys on February 23, 2009, 10:35:24 AM: Just catching up with this Sheryl, hugs to you and Holly, just keep enjoying your special little girl :-* :luv:

Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Angels of Fur on February 23, 2009, 11:33:40 AM: First time i have caught this thread and just want to give you both hugs :luv:

You know your little girl and you will know when the time is.

But until then, just make every day as special as the last :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Linz13 on February 23, 2009, 12:39:36 PM: Just seen this thread - thinking of you.

You'll no when the time is right - you're a super cocker mummy.

xx
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Helen on February 28, 2009, 07:02:43 AM: so sorry I haven't seen this thread Sheryl - lots of love and :bigarmhug: winging their way to you.

Thinking of you and Mike and the girls - you know she will tell you when it's time :luv: :-*

Gentle squidge to the girl with the most gorgeous grey curly ears around :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Poor Holly Updated
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on February 28, 2009, 08:43:34 AM: I missed this too ph34r

Thinking of you Sheryl :-* enjoy every moment of your gorgeous girl. :luv: